The Chicago Bears have a long line of failed quarterbacks, and most recently, failed head coaches to boot. But Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson are determined to end that trend.
During an appearance at Fanatics Fest, Williams discussed his relationship with his new head coach and how they’re aiming to turn it into a bond that lasts for the foreseeable future. He also discussed the pair’s goal to end that head coach-quarterback turnover trend that’s plagued Chicago for decades.
“I know Bears fans, it’s year after year typically…where coaches and quarterbacks, specifically, are in-and-out,” Williams said, via Ryan Garcia. “Our goal is to be here for a while.”
Johnson is one of the NFL’s brightest offensive minds, and he turned the Detroit Lions offense into a top unit in the league while reviving Jared Goff’s career. Now, Johnson gets a chance to work with a young quarterback in Williams, who he praised before even taking the job. If there’s anyone who can maximize Williams’ potential, it’s Johnson.
For as long as the Bears have been searching for coaching stability (since the Lovie Smith era), they’ve been looking even longer for a true franchise quarterback who can lead this team to a Super Bowl championship. And the pairing of Williams and Johnson has the potential to be a legendary one in Chicago.
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